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Bristol Aquarium invites visitors to take stock
January 16, 2019
Our annual stock-take is taking place this weekend (Saturday January 19 to Sunday January 20 2019) with our own version of a ‘fishy census!’ Throughout the weekend, we’re inviting visitors to help spot and record the number of certain species including sharks, rays and seahorses.
Tropical Winter Blooms at Bristol Aquarium
December 18, 2018
If you come in to the Aquarium’s Botanical House, you might be surprised to find lots of plants flowering, despite the chilly temperatures just outside!
New ‘baby’ Octopus goes on display at Bristol Aquarium
October 29, 2018
A new Giant Pacific Octopus has gone on display in Bristol. Aged just over 6 months, the octopus is a young juvenile and will now grow in her new home at Bristol Aquarium.
Going Zero Waste – How to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
October 12, 2018
Social media and the news might be waging war against packaging but it’s hard to believe when you walk down the aisles of a supermarket. Individually packaged snacks, shrink-wrapped fruit and veg: almost everything is snugly tucked into plastic sleeves, trays, and bags.
Wildlife to Spot Near Bristol This Autumn
October 5, 2018
As the trees become awash with colour, the UK’s wildlife comes out to play. Autumn is a time for change for wildlife across the country. For many animals, autumn is a time for preparation for the colder months, and that means there’s plenty to see.
How Bristol Aquarium conserves water and how you can too!
August 24, 2018
We are proud to help raise awareness for WaterAid! If you take clean water for granted, you’re not alone. Many of us take having access to clean water in our homes or work places in the UK for granted.
Bristol Aquarium welcomes new shark arrivals this Easter!
March 22, 2018
There will be some new sharks in the city this Easter as we welcome a brand new shark species and a three week event to bring people closer than ever to these fascinating animals.
Bristol Aquarium ‘over the moon’ with Moon Jellyfish breeding success
March 12, 2018
Bristol Aquarium jelly babies! For the very first time the zoological team here at Bristol Aquarium have successfully bred our Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). Read our full press release below: The city centre attraction has welcomed 45 new arrivals, born just the size of a pinhead they are extremely fragile and are being cared for […]
Enjoy 20% off this Christmas Fishes…
December 20, 2017
A Merry Fishmas from Bristol Aquarium! As part of our Christmas Fishes celebrations we would like to say a big thank you to all of the people who visited us throughout 2017. Your support helps us continue all of the work that we do with some amazing creatures from successfully breeding seahorses and sharks […]
Grab Our ‘Kids for a £quid’ Offer Before it Swims Away (Summer 2017)
August 10, 2017
Please note this offer is for 2017 and has now expired. Come join us a Bristol Aquarium this summer for plenty of fintastic fun! We’ve got a host of exciting events, activities, daily talks and feeds, and educational displays – what’s more, we’re offering a special discount during Summer 2017 for families!
